Lede
6.3#99 in blogging platformsFrom $500 a monthWeb
VisitLede vs Meridian
What both publish
| Fact | Lede | Meridian |
|---|---|---|
| Blog analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in memberships | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 500 | 9 |
| Product | Lede packages digital technologies and best practices for independent publishers and news organizations serving their communities. | Meridian is a self-hosted blog engine with memberships and newsletters built in. |
| Publishing | It supports WordPress publishing with the Gutenberg Block Editor and configurable site design. | Its block-based editor stores content as structured JSON and supports posts, static pages, tags, full-text search, and RSS. |
Lede plans
- Basic$500 a month
- Premium—
- Enterprise—
- Custom—
- Lede$500 a month
Meridian plans
- Self-HostedFree
- Managed Cloud$9 a month
Pick Lede if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Meridian if…
Meridian suits publishers comfortable with self-hosting who want memberships, newsletters, and Stripe subscriptions. Its web, Linux, and deployment options also fit teams choosing their own infrastructure.